Your Portfolio vs Market Panic: How to Stay Ready

• A US tech stock sliding down, or
• An ETF getting more affordable,

If your funds are stuck waiting to transfer, you could miss your chance.

That’s why the new hourly settlements from EasyFX are a game-changer. Not once a day. Not “check back tomorrow.” Just fast, frictionless currency transfers on the hour, every hour.

• You can convert ZAR to USD quickly when things shift in global markets.
• You don’t sit there watching opportunities pass while waiting for your funds to settle.
• You can manage your international exposure without the usual delays.

And thanks to a new banking deal? The forex fees are now up to 59% cheaper. So it’s not just faster, it’s also more affordable.

How to Stay Prepared (during any market situation):

1. Spread your exposure across a variety of sectors and countries. If one market stumbles, your whole portfolio doesn’t go down with it.
   
   
2. Have flexibility when the right opportunity comes up internationally. EasyFX makes it easy to keep things smooth, no matter the market.
   
   
3. Don’t let daily market noise throw you off. Focus on your long-term goals and adjust when needed.
   
   
4. Having a little bit of USD or other currencies ready means you can act quickly if you need to adjust.
   

Just Remember
You don’t need to time the market perfectly, you just need to be prepared for when things change. With EasyFX, you’ll always be ready to move.

As Almero Oosthuizen, Chief Product Officer, puts it: “At EasyEquities, innovation is always driven by our mission to make investing more accessible and affordable. With EasyFX, we’ve reimagined the way our users fund their offshore wallets, delivering a seamless, integrated currency conversion experience directly within the platform. Our latest enhancements include hourly FX rate updates and settlement windows, allowing for more frequent, transparent transactions.

We’ve also tightened our FX spread to just 0.70% from the spot rate, making global investing even more cost-effective. As we look ahead, our vision includes instant FX settlements, unlocking even greater speed and convenience for investors who want to act quickly in global markets.”

Markets will have their ups and downs, but having the right tools in place means you’ll be ready when you need to make a move.

Ready to Try It Out?
Head to your EasyEquities account, fire up EasyFX, and experience the upgrade for yourself.

1. Log in to your account
2. Make sure you have selected your USD account on the account selector at the top of the page
3. Select the menu in the top left corner
4. Select Inter-account Transfers and EasyFX under the My Funds section of the menu
5. Select your ZAR as the From account and your USD account as the To account
6. Enter the amount you would like to transfer
7. Confirm that you agree with the terms and conditions
8. Select transfer now

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